Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School - Principal, K-12

Los Angeles Unified School District

83d • $141,159 - $176,037 • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Principal, Secondary to collaborate with, support and lead the students, staff, and community at Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School which includes the Law, Government and Public Service Magnet, Middle School Global Studies Academy, and High School STEAM Academy towards academic excellence. Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School, opened in 2011, and is part of the Carson Network of Schools, proudly serving students from Grades 6-12. The school continues to build on meaningful progress while positioning itself on the work ahead with a commitment to ensuring every student graduates Ready for the World and prepared to thrive in college, career, and life. The school’s measures of success are aligned with the 2026-2030 LAUSD Strategic Plan and Region South Blueprint for Success and instructional commitments. The school has a comprehensive athletic program including cheer and fall and spring sports and a variety of school activities for students. Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School is a 100% free and reduced meal; Title I School. Student enrollment is approximately 550 students, Grades 6-12, with 21% African American, 67% Hispanic, 4% Filipino, 2% Pacific Islander, 3% White 1% Asian, 2% Two or More Races. The school has approximately 7% English Learners and 20% Students with Disabilities. The school is located at 4110 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810.

Requirements

• A valid California teaching credential requiring a bachelor’s degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching
• A valid California Administrative Services Credential
• Multicultural coursework
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• District Master Plan requirements
• Candidates have one year to complete this requirement
• For all school based administrative positions, candidates must be in the appropriate LAUSD eligible pool for the position or currently serving in the class for which they are applying.
• In order to be placed in the eligible pool, candidates must successfully complete the appropriate LAUSD Aspiring Administrator Program.
• Qualified applicants not in an eligible pool from within or outside LAUSD may be considered if fewer than five applicants from the eligible pool apply for the position.
• Eight years of successful full-time public school district certificated service
• A minimum of three years of experience as a teacher in a K-12 program.
• A minimum of two years of experience at a middle school, and/or high school
• Two years of service in an administrative or supervisory position utilizing an administrative credential, such as assistant principal or equivalent position

Nice To Haves

• Servant leader who will contribute to the culture of equity, collaboration, and excellence.
• Knowledge and experience in overserving diverse student populations (English Learners, Students with Disabilities, Gifted and Talented).
• Commitment to collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure academic excellence and joy and wellness.
• Knowledge and experience of federal, state, and district policies and procedures, 2026-2030 LAUSD Strategic Plan, LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework including collecting and analyzing evidence from classroom observation, artifacts, and professional conversation.
• Experience in designing and delivering professional development that leads to implementation.
• Experience in school operations and school budget.
• Executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with, support and lead the students, staff, and community towards academic excellence.
• Lead and manage change through a shared sense of responsibility for all students.
• Communicate a sense of urgency.
• Build the capacity of staff to adapt to and manage change.
• Provide support for teachers to improve instruction through professional development, collaboration structures, and/or building the capacity of staff to analyze and utilize student data.
• Engage families and community members as partners through leadership opportunities, family and community education, and/or community partnerships that support students and the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal